IntelTrends 11-APR-2010

Iran built the first home-made mid-range missile defense system named as ‘Mersad’, the defense ministry announced on Sunday. DM Brig. Gen. Ahmad Vahidi said that Mersad is resistant to electronic warfare and can be used as part of a network of radar and air defense systems.

The CPI-Maoist today warned of more Dantewada-type attacks on security forces if the Centre carried on with the anti-Maoist offensive even as it expressed sympathy for the families of the 76 jawans killed and offered compensation.